Pistols

Colonial Handgun (Smith & Wesson Model 686)

A heavily modified Smith & Wesson Model 686 L-Frame revolver is portrayed as the standard Colonial sidearm in both the Battlestar Galactica mini-series and the first season. Among other features the weapon has an under barrel explosive launcher (like the old LeMat "grapeshot" barrel,) although the explosive launcher was never used onscreen. The Miniseries version had hardly any real functionality and was redesigned almost from scratch for Season 1 when scripts required more specific actions with the guns. After that it was redesigned again and, starting with the early second season, the original sidearms have been nearly completely replaced by the FN Five-seveN. These guns were inconvenient as they had to be disassembled before they could be reloaded. They later returned during the flashback scenes in "Razor."

The gun appears to have been intentionally designed to resemble the gun used by Rick Deckard in Blade Runner (probably to emphasize the realistic tone of this series, as opposed to a "future show with laser-guns"). It also notable that series star Edward James Olmos also played the mysterious police officer Gaff in Blade Runner.

Colonial Standard Military Sidearm (FN FiveseveN)

From Season 2 to the end, this weapon became the standard Colonial Military sidearm. It is a slightly modified original-run FN FiveseveN. It keeps the underbarrel explosive launcher. This changeover allows for real semi-automatic fire and makes use of the existing stores of 5.7 x 28mm blank ammunition. The explosive launcher was muzzle loaded, and was featured in the second season episode "Valley of Darkness," but not prominently afterward.

In Season 2's "Fragged" (S2E03), Chief Galen Tyrol (Aaron Douglas) is seen with redesigned Colonial Sidearm.

Stallion (COP 357 Derringer)

Referred by Chief Tyrol as the "Stallion", this 4 shot .357 Magnum is in reality a COP 357 Derringer. Seen pulled by both "Caprica" Sharon (Grace Park) and Meier (James Remar) in Season 2's "Home, Part 2" (S2E07). Romo Lampkin (Mark Sheppard) also threatens Lee Adama with one in Season 4's "Sine Qua Non" (S4E08).

Heckler & Koch Mk 23 Mod 0

In addition to his UMP in his left hand, Sam Anders (Michael Trucco) is seen pulling a H&K Mk23 handgun fitted with a tactical light in Season 2's "Resistance".

Vektor CP1

Cropping up now and again is the South African Vektor CP1. The handgun is mostly seen in the hands of non-military personnel, although they appear to be issued to the security detail of President Laura Roslin (Mary McDonnell). Lee Adama (Jamie Bamber) also is seen holding one on Phelan (Bill Duke) in Season 2's "Black Market."

Vektor CP1 - 9x19mm

Members of President Roslin's security detail pull their Vecktor CP1 handguns in Season 1's "Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part 2" (S1E15).

Makarov PM

CZ 52

A CZ 52 is used by one of the terrorists during the siege of Cloud 9. A Number 5 also holds one to President Baltar's head in "Precipice" to force Baltar to sign death warrants. He uses it to shoot a Number Six to demonstrate his resolve.

Desert Eagle

A stainless Desert Eagle is also one of the sidearms carried in the series by Anders. In Season 2's "Downloaded", he briefly loses it after blowing up a Cylon-occupied building on Caprica when D'anna (Lucy Lawless), a Number 3, seizes it and threatens to kill him before being beaten to death by Number 8. The weapon is nickel plated and is sometimes replaced with non-gun version.

"Non Gun" Desert Eagle

Desert Eagle MK VII - .357 Magnum w/ nickel finish.

D'anna takes the Desert Eagle from Anders in "Downloaded". This appears to be the non-gun version.

D'anna (Lucy Lawless) holds the Desert Eagle as she struggles with Sharon. Also appears to be the non-gun.

Submachine guns

FN P90

For the mini-series and Season 1, the FN P90 was the main assault weapon of the Colonial Marines aboard the Galactica. The attachments for the weapons (flashlight, red dot sight) are somewhat the norm for the "real world" the only difference being the attachment of a suppressor which seems to be more for dramatic effect than anything else, though may have been used to disguise the use of PS90 semi-automatic civilian models. In later seasons, the Beretta Cx4 Storm would replace this SMG, most likely due to the P90's prominent use in the series Stargate SG-1. However, the P90 would still be used (in a more minor role) throughout the run of the series.

A Colonial rescue team led by Starbuck is seen armed with the FN P90 in Season 1's "Bastille Day".

A Colonial Marine armed with the P90 in "Bastille Day".

Heckler & Koch MP7A1

Another weapon used by the Colonials is the Heckler & Koch MP7A1. The major addition to the weapon itself is an ELCAN optical sight rather than a red dot or basic iron sights.

Heckler & Koch UMP

The Heckler & Koch UMP is seen in the hands of Sam Anders as well as some of the Colonial Marines guarding the Pegasus. The UMP in the series doesn't appear to have been fitted with any special modifications.

Cobray M11/9

Anders also is seen using a Cobray M11/9 non-gun fitted with a thread protector in Season 2's "Downloaded".

Cobray M11/9 9x19mm. This is the semiautomatic pistol, note how the selector switch is on the opposite side of the receiver and the pins are in different places on the receiver.

Anders also is seen using a Cobray M11/9 non-gun fitted with a thread protector in Season 2's "Downloaded".

Feather AT-9 Pistol

(Based on photographic evidence only) A pistol version of the Feather AT-9 Carbine was apparently used as the basis for the Cylon Pistol. The pistol grip was replaced with a FN FAL grip and an additional 'notch' was cut into the receiver tube to hold the bolt, since it had been converted into an open bolt select fire weapon (The original AT-9 was a closed bolt semi auto only firearm).

Screen used rubber stunt gun

Rifles

Beretta CX4 Storm

From Season 2 to the end of the series, the Beretta CX4 Storm is the standard long gun of the Colonial Marines on board the Galactica and the Pegasus. The weapons themselves have various attachments including a rail system with red dot sight, flashlight attachments, and a custom flash hider.

Unmodified CX4

Screen modified gun

Lee holds the Beretta CX Storm in Season 2's "Home, Part 2".

L85A1

The L85A1 is seen in Season 1 flashbacks as well as in the special features of the Season 1 DVD. The weapons in the show themselves lack the optical sights and have the whole lower receiver and muzzle guard painted white indicating they may only be used for ceremonial purposes. In the Season 2 episodes "Resistance" and "The Farm", a couple of L85A1's with the SUSAT scope are seen in the hands of the resistance fighters on Caprica, suggesting that the SA80 is a standard issue rifle in the Colonial military.

L85A1 5.56x45mm with SUSAT scope

In Season 1's "", a Colonial honor guard performs a rifle volley with L85A1 rifles.

A resistance fighter holds the L85A1 on Starbuck and Helo in Season 2's "Resistance".

Closeup of the resistance fighter's L85A1.

Heckler & Koch G36K

The Heckler & Koch G36K model assault rifle is seen almost exclusively in the hands of Colonial military personnel. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace (Katee Sackhoff) is armed with the G36 in Season 2's "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part 2".

Heckler & Koch G36K - 5.56mm

Kara "Starbuck" Thrace (Katee Sackhoff) is armed with the G36K in Season 2's "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part 2".

A Colonial Marine with the G36K in the series finale "Daybreak, Part 2".

Norinco Type 84S

The Norinco Type 84S is another weapon seen in the hands of a Resistance fighter after its recovery from the arms cache on New Caprica. Not clear what the exact weapon is but it may have been a folding stock Norinco 84 given the shape of the magazine making it a 5.56mm weapon and not a 7.62mmx39. The Norinco Type 84 rifle was seen in the hands of a resistance fighter on Caprica in the Season 2 episode "Lay Down Your Burdens: Part 2" as well.

Norinco Type 84S 5.56x45mm

The Norinco Type 84S is seen in the hands of a Resistance fighter in Season 3's "Exodus, Part 1".

Remington 700 (Choate Ultimate Sniper Stock)

A Remington 700 is seen in the hands of a resistance fighter on Caprica in Season 2's "Resistance". This particular weapon has a telescopic sight and is fitted with a Choate Ultimate Sniper/Target riflestock with a bipod.

Remington 700 with Choate Super Sniper Stock 7.62x51mm NATO

A Remington 700 fitted with a Choate Ultimate Sniper/Target riflestock is seen in the hands of a resistance fighter on Caprica in Season 2's "Resistance".

Seburo MN-23

In the Miniseries, the Colonial security personnel on Galactica are armed with this bullpup assault rifle. It bears a resemblance to a short-barreled FAMAS with a Picatinny rail mount. This rifle was actually designed by Masamune Shirow for the Dominion: Conflict comic series, and is known as the Seburo MN-23. No known working model of this gun has been seen, so odds are during the mini-series they were the airsoft props with added flashlights. Obviously since this weapon doesn't fire or technical crew changed their minds to the Cx4, this weapon along with the Raisen only appeared briefly during one scene on the Ragnar station during the mini-series. This rifle appears to be a standard weapon for the non-military security personnel onboard Galactica.

Aaron Doral (a Number 5) being left behind on the Ragnar station by Galactica security

CQB TYPE-0 "RAISEN"

The weapon possessed by Leoben Conoy (a Number 2) at Ragnar Station is a fictional variant of the AR-15, known as the Close Quarters Battle Weapon Type Zero, aka the "Raisen". It is a model gun designed by Poseidon Industries of Japan, a company that also makes the Seburo MN-23. In the Mini-series, Leoben's Raisen had a flashlight, sling and sight attachment to it. It is most likely a non firing prop since no known working model of the Raisen has even been seen to my knowledge. Obviously since this weapon doesn't fire or technical crew changed their minds to the Cx4, this weapon along with the MN-23 only appeared briefly during one scene on the Ragnar station during the mini-series.

Standard Raisen

Picture of Screen used Raisen

Machine Guns

Daewoo K3

A Daewoo K3 (fitted with RIS and KAC vertical grip, to imitate an FN Minimi SPW is glimpsed briefly in the Razor movie, used in the final assault on the Cylon Basestar and also seen in the arms cache in Season 3's "Exodus, Part 3".

A Daewoo K3 "Paratrooper" model, with a chopped barrel buttstock removed to resemble an M249 Paratrooper, and with a 200 round "soft pack" magazine. Guns in similar configurations have been seen in many action films. (This picture was edited in GIMP.)

M60E3

An M60E3 is used by Colonial Marines during the assault on the Cylon colony in the series finale.

Shotguns

Armsel Striker

This distinctive South African shotgun Armsel Striker makes a few appearances in the series but not in its primary role. Instead, as in numerous shows, it's shown as a grenade launcher.

Mossberg 500 Bullpup

The Mossberg 500 Bullpup conversion of the classic pump shotgun is carried by the rioting prisoners on the prison ship. Presumably a law enforcement issue weapon since it is not seen in the hands of any Colonial military personnel.

Other

Cobray 37mm Launcher

During the siege of Kobol, Chief Tyrol is seen using this single shot grenade launcher against the Cylon radar dish. The weapon itself appears to have some ornamentation (a jacket over the barrel) so it is a little difficult to identify. However, given the presence of complete trigger guard, cocking handle and the shape of the stock it is not a stand alone M203 but the Cobray M79LF.

Adm. Cain's Gun Case

In Season 2's "Pegasus" and in the film "Razor", Adm. Helena Cain (Michelle Forbes) is seen with a collection of guns in her ready room:

Flintlock pistols

A pair of Flintlock Pistols are on display in Adm. Cain's office in Season 2's "Pegasus".

Luger P08

The Luger P08 is another weapon seen in a display case in Cain's office.